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Hiring Agency:
Secretary of State - Agency 9
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$40.865
Job Posting:
JR2026-00030343 Controller (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
11-22-2026
Job Description:
The Controller provides leadership and oversight of the agency’s financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, fiscal reporting, internal controls, and assigned administrative and human resources functions. As a key member of the agency’s leadership team, the Controller advises the Secretary of State and agency management on financial matters, providing analysis and recommendations to support sound decision-making, responsible stewardship of public resources, and effective delivery of agency programs and services. The Controller ensures compliance with applicable state and federal requirements and promotes operational efficiency and accountability.
Job Duties
The Controller performs annual budget development and administration, long-term financial planning, revenue and expenditure forecasting, and cash flow management; monitors fund balances and financial performance to ensure resources are sufficient to meet operational needs and expenditures remain within authorized funding levels.
The Controller reviews and evaluates financial operations, internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial management practices to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, policies, and generally accepted governmental accounting principles.
The Controller identifies opportunities to improve financial systems and administrative processes and assists with administrative functions, including policy development, procurement, human resources, asset management, and related operations.
The Controller serves on the agency’s Management and Legislative Team; participates in assigned agency initiatives; and collaborates with agency division managers and other partners on financial and administrative matters. The position directly supervises two accountants and works with other staff performing accounting functions. The position performs other related duties as assigned by the Secretary of State.
Annual salary range for this position: $85,000 - $135,000
Examples of Work:
· Prepare and provide financial reports, fiscal notes, fee analyses, annual financial reporting, year-end close processes to the Secretary of State, agency management, the Legislature, the Nebraska State Records Board, the Collection Agency Licensing Board, and other stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
· Prepare and submit agency budget requests, monitor budget status reports, and respond to questions regarding the agency budget and expenditures from the Legislative Fiscal Office and the State Budget Division.
· Approve and post documents and run financial reports in the Payroll and Financial Center.
· Establish and maintain internal controls and accounting procedures; coordinate state and federal audits; address audit findings; and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accounting standards, grant requirements, and financial reporting obligations.
· Advise the Secretary of State and agency management on financial strategy, resource allocation, legislative impacts, and operational priorities.
· Supervise and develop assigned financial and administrative staff, including policy development, workload allocation, cross-training, and organizational planning.
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or a related field, plus five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, or financial management, including experience developing, implementing, or administering budgeting and accounting systems. At least three years of supervisory experience is…